Humanities and Social Science Coordinator

Catholic Education; Canberra; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst PL

Curriculum resources

24 weeks parental leave

14 weeks parental leave

PD support

Flourish wellbeing

Archdiocesan transfers

Job summary

St John Paul II College in Canberra is seeking a Humanities and Social Science Coordinator to provide strategic leadership for the faculty. You will lead curriculum development, support and mentor staff, oversee assessment and reporting practices, and drive continuous improvement through analysis of student data.

Working with school leadership, you will promote innovative and inclusive learning environments, monitor curriculum compliance, and contribute to faculty planning, resource management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) approval.
• Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development for Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Support and mentor staff within the faculty.
• Oversee assessment and reporting practices.
• Drive continuous improvement through analysis of student data.
• Collaborate with school leadership to promote inclusive learning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum planning

Staff mentoring

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Education

Master of Teaching

Job description

Salary Range: $154,326plus superannuation.

Employment Status: Full-time

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2027 | Term One 2027

About St John Paul II College

St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn’s ‘Catalyst’ program.

By joining JPC you will benefit from recent changes to our timetable including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to maximise student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support.

About the Role

The Humanities and Social Science Coordinator provides strategic leadership for the Humanities and Social Sciences faculty, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning, and student achievement. The role involves leading curriculum development, supporting and mentoring staff, overseeing assessment and reporting practices, and driving continuous improvement through analysis of student data. Working collaboratively with school leadership, the Coordinator promotes innovative and inclusive learning environments, monitors curriculum compliance, and fosters student engagement across Humanities disciplines. The position also contributes to faculty planning, resource management, and the implementation of whole-school priorities to enhance educational outcomes and strengthen academic excellence.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence‑based, high‑impact teaching practice
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) approval
• Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Nicola Griebon 02 6163 4800 or via email [e-mail].
Application queries: Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email [e-mail].